Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
Local News.

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 Rev F. W. Barnett exchanged pull pits last Sunday with Rev Mir Ticknor, of New Marlboro.
 The Methodist pulpit was supplied Sunday morning by Presiding Elder Hare, and in the evening by Rev Geo. F. Starks.
 -Messrs Peirce < Freeman are build ing new lime kiln. The highway has been changed to make room for the kiln.
 Mrs Robert VanDeusen and daugh- ter, Lizzie, went to New York last Thursday to remain awile, in hopes that Lizzie's health will be benefited by change of air and scene.
 "Sohmer" X Mathushek Pianos, Estey and Mason X Hamlin Organs rented or for sale by Capewell the Jeweler, No. 3S6 Main Street, West Winsted, Ct.
 -Torrington is beautifying Its ceme- tery by cleaning up, grading and fixing walks.-[E1change. We reprint this item as apropos with the letter entitled "CaTe for Their Graves ''
 -E. T. Blodgett, of Mill River, Mass. started last week for three months trip through the southern states. He sells whips for Westfield, Mass, firm, and will visit New Orleans on his route
 -"Listen P Yes, listen. Edwin D. Strong's new advertisement enumerates only "s few of the things" to be found in his store, but he sizes up the situa- ton by saying call and be filled with wonder"
 A Trenton, N. J. lady begins her honey Moon to-day at that place, by marrying Geo. H. Moon, of Canaan. They will soon commence housekeeping at Danbury, Ct, where MT Moon is en- ployed in carpenter work.
 Norman l.. Moon, an expert tele- grapher. recently employed at Spring field, Mass, has been visiting relatives in this vicinity several days, and went to New York Monday to see his brother, Alfred Moon.
 A resident of this village voluntari- ly says there was more news in the Connecticut Western News of July 20 than in the New York World of same date. We cannot dispute him for we did not see that issue of The World
 -Thomaston is afflicted with an over towering stench from it's water mains, which have become foul with dead fish and decayed vegetable matter.-[ New Hartford Tribune. How long since the Canaan water mains have been "fushed" and the mud cleaned out of them |?
 Photographer Deming, of West Winsted, who, by the way, has the reputation of being the finest artist in the county, was in town Hast Thursday and made views of the residences of Dr Clemens, Dr Camp, H. c. Barnes and Luman Foote.
 The numerous showers since We'd nesday last, but more especially the pouring rain of Saturday and Sunday caused the Blackberry river to overflow its banks, and quite number of Canaan farmers unexpectedly and reluctently shipped hay to an unknown market.
 Rev I. P. Powell, of Grand Rapids, Mich, former pastor of the Congre- ah~~ ok ,a visiting friends in town. His health has improved since he last visited here, yet he does not feel able at present to resume preaching or accept the care and labor of permanent pastorate.
 The Diller octet concerts at Norfolk the past week have not only been enjoyed by Norfolk people, but by hundreds from Winsted, Canaan and surrounding towns who attended, appreciated the delightful music and also appreciated the generos- ity of the Hon. Robbins Battell, in pro- viding it, and in also several times open ing his picture-gallery to the public in addition to the semi-weekly times for admitting the public to the gallery.
 David s. Cowles Post, No. 60, G. A. R. will have an excursion to Hartford on Saturday, July 30, on train leaving Lake vile at 9.O6, Salisbury 9.10, Canaan 9. 40, East Canaan 9.46, West Norfolk 9.57 and Norfolk 1908 a. m. Returning on train leaving Hartford at 6. 30 p. m. which will run to Lakeville. Fare from above-men- tioned stations only S125 for the round trip. Six hours and forty minutes in Hartford. The best opportunity of the season to visit Hartford. All are invited to go.
 Mir Wesley Trescotl, aged 70 years, died suddenly, of rheumatism of the heart last Wednesday noon. Despite the rain his funeral was largely attended ct his late residence, Sunday afternoon, snd many could not find standing room in ths house, but they found shelter ir the woodshed and in the barn during the storm. Rev Hiram Eddy, D. D. conducted the funeral services. Buria at East Canaan, Mir Prescott has beer quite a prominent man in town. Ht was trial justice for oyer 20 years twice he represented this town in tht Legislature. His death deserves more than . passing notice and it is hoped that his family will consent to have { .skstch of his life published.